Genus Chaetodipterus (Noun)
Meaning
A genus of Ephippidae.
Classification
Nouns denoting animals.
Examples
- Chaetodipterus is a genus of large ocean sunfish belonging to the family Ephippidae and can be found in the tropical and temperate waters around the world.
- Members of the genus Chaetodipterus have oval-shaped bodies with relatively small fins, as compared to their large size.
- Fish belonging to the genus Chaetodipterus often dwell near coastal waters or above continental shelves in waters typically up to 100 meters in depth.
- A prominent feature of fish from the genus Chaetodipterus is the horizontal silver band above the anus on each side.
- Researchers classify fish within the genus Chaetodipterus primarily through variations in size and distinctive features, as this is necessary to correctly differentiate them.